General Uniform Guidelines

COVENANT UNIFORM CODE School uniforms have a longstanding presence in education for many positive reasons. The purpose of Covenant’s uniform policy flows directly from our school’s stated mission and strategic vision, both of which articulate our desire to see the holistic development of our students, including the cultivation of their minds and character. We believe individuality to be a wonderful thing ordained by God Himself and most fully appreciated in the context of the community. Our student body is made up of a beautiful diversity that does not simply exist, but thrives in unity. Our uniform policy is driven by two primary desires: unity and focus. Unity Covenant students wear uniforms for unity’s sake. Every day when they put their uniforms on for school, they experience a reminder that they are a part of something bigger, and there is a corresponding sense of identity within the Covenant community felt by the student. Uniforms become a badge of pride in the school and our community. They cultivate a heightened awareness of belonging and shared purpose among our students. Focus Covenant students wear uniforms in order to best focus on the task at hand, which is learning. Our desire is to alleviate the pressures and comparisons students often experience when trying to keep up with the latest fads, trends and styles in the area of clothing. Covenant uniforms are, in fact, a source of freedom for our students from this social pressure. Our ultimate desire is to see Covenant students’ individuality expressed via the beauty of their whole person. General Principles and Guidelines It is expected that students will adhere to the spirit of the Covenant uniform code by heeding the following guidelines: 1. The administration reserves the right to remove any student from the classroom for inappropriate dress. 2. Students should appear neat and clean. 3. All clothing should fit correctly; it should not be too tight, oversized, undersized, revealing or transparent. 4. To accommodate different body types, shirts are no longer required to be tucked in. 5. Any shirt worn under a uniform top must be white or gray and free of any wording or insignias. 6. Students must wear Covenant uniform polos underneath all outerwear. 7. Pants must be worn to fit at or slightly below the waist. Pant hems/cuffs may NOT drag the ground or be torn or open at the hemline. No holes tears or tatters on any clothing. Cargo-style bottoms are not allowed, even if purchased from uniform stock. 8. Shoes must be school colors. Patterns, animal prints, light up, or sequins are not permitted. 9. Non-Covenant coats may not to be worn indoors during school hours. 10. Visible tattoos, body writing and body piercings are not permitted. Cartilage earrings, ear cuffs or ear gauges are not permitted. Girls may wear earrings in the ear lobes only. Boys may not wear earrings. 11. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade may not wear makeup. Heavy and unusual makeup is prohibited on older students. 12. Jewelry, hair accessories and nail polish should be limited to that which is neither extravagant nor distracting. Hair accessory colors must be primarily school colors: crimson, gray, white or black. Patterns, animal prints, or sequins are not permitted. 13. No extreme hairstyles are allowed. Hair color is expected to be natural. Students’ hair should be groomed in such a fashion that it is not below the eyebrow. 14. Facial hair is not permitted for male students. 15. Smart watches must be kept in backpacks during quizzes and tests. 16. No rolling backpacks are permitted. 17. Covenant school colors: crimson, gray, white and black. Special Activities and Field Trip Attire Field Trips – Grade Level Directors, with the approval of the Campus Principals / Coordinators, will establish field trip attire prior to the first field trip. Special Activities - On special days or at school-sponsored activities on or off campus, students are expected to dress appropriately for these activities and the Administration will serve as final authority in matters related to appropriate dress. Physical Education Uniforms Students in 5th and 6th grade are required to change out for PE class. Students can wear: Any Covenant t-shirt (spirit shirt, house shirt, or summer camp shirt) Athletic shorts Athletic pants Athletic/tennis shoes Male Students All Grades - Daily Uniform (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 9th – 12th Grade Students Only – Please See Chapel Dress Section Below Tops Uniform crimson, white or gray polo shirts purchased from the Covenant uniform store or Lands End. Optional: white long-sleeved or short-sleeved solid shirt layered under uniform polo shirt. Bottoms Pants in medium khaki, black or gray. Shorts in medium khaki, black or gray. Belt Brown or black belt must be worn. Required for 3rd through 12th graders for all bottoms with belt loops. Optional for PK-2nd grade. Socks Socks must be a Covenant school color. No neon color socks. Shoes Shoes must be primarily Covenant school colors. Patterns, animal prints, or sequins are not permitted. No flip-flops, sandals, light up shoes, or boots. Jackets Only Covenant logo outerwear is allowed on campus. Hoodies and sweatshirts are only permitted on Friday. Students must wear Covenant uniform polos underneath all outerwear. Friday Uniform Top Covenant Spirit Wear, House Shirt, Covenant Friday T-Shirt, or crimson, white or gray uniform polo. Bottom Uniform bottoms or blue colored blue jeans or blue jean shorts. (Ripped jeans are not permitted.) Belt Spirit Wear attire may be worn un-tucked provided shirttails are not excessively long or too short. If a shirt is worn tucked in, a brown or black belt must be worn. Socks Socks must be a Covenant school color. No neon color socks. Shoes Shoes must be primarily Covenant school colors. Patterns, animal prints, or sequins are not permitted. No flip-flops, sandals, light up shoes, or boots. Jackets Hoodies and sweatshirts are permitted on Fridays. Only Covenant logo outerwear is allowed on campus. Students must wear Covenant uniform polos underneath all outerwear. Female Students All Grades - Daily Uniform (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 9th – 12th Grade Students Only – Please See Chapel Dress Section Below Tops Uniform crimson, white or gray polo shirts purchased from Covenant uniform store or Lands End. Optional: white long-sleeved or short-sleeved solid shirt under uniform polo shirt. Bottoms Pants in medium khaki, gray or black (No khaki, black or gray denim pants. No leggings or jeggings). Bermuda style shorts in medium khaki, gray or black. Capri’s in medium khaki, gray or black. Skirts, skorts or jumpers in medium khaki, gray or black must be longer than mid thigh. Belt Brown or black belt must be worn. Required for all 3rd through 12th graders for all bottoms with belt loops. Optional for PK-2nd grade. Socks Socks must be a Covenant school color. No neon colors socks. Females in grades PK4 through 6th grades only may wear black, gray or white tights or leggings under skirts or dresses. Females in 7th through 12th grade may wear black, gray or white tights under skirts (no leggings allowed for Upper School students). Shoes Shoes must be primarily Covenant school colors, athletic sneaker/tennis shoe, brown or black dress shoe (heel height may not exceed 2 ½ inches). No open- toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, light up shoes, or boots. No patterns, animal prints, or sequins. Jackets Only Covenant logo outerwear is allowed on campus. Hoodies and sweatshirts are only permitted on Friday. Students must wear Covenant uniform polos underneath all outerwear. Friday Uniform Top Covenant Spirit Wear, House Shirt, Covenant Friday T-Shirt, or crimson, white or gray uniform polo. Bottom Uniform bottoms or blue colored blue jeans or blue jean shorts. (Ripped jeans are not permitted.) Belt Spirit Wear attire may be worn un-tucked provided shirttails are not excessively long or too short. If a shirt is worn tucked in, a brown or black belt must be worn. Socks Socks must be a Covenant school color. No neon color socks. Shoes Shoes must be primarily Covenant school colors. Patterns, animal prints, or sequins are not permitted. No flip-flops, sandals, light up shoes, or boots. Jackets Hoodies and sweatshirts are permitted on Fridays. Only Covenant logo outerwear is allowed on campus. Students must wear Covenant uniform polos underneath all outerwear. Chapel Attire – Grades 9 through 12 Tops White, collared oxford-style shirt purchased from the store of your choice. Bottoms Khaki slacks. Females may wear khaki slacks or khaki skirt (No jeans, leggings or jeggings). Belt Brown or black belt must be worn. Socks Socks must be a Covenant school color. No neon color socks. Females may wear tights in black, gray or white under skirts. Shoes Shoes must be primarily Covenant school colors, athletic sneaker/tennis shoe, brown or black dress shoe (heel height may not exceed 2 ½ inches). No open- toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, light up shoes, or boots. No patterns, animal prints, or sequins. Jackets Covenant blazer must be worn on chapel days. Blazers are provided by the school. .

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